In the Air
2 Pac feat Phil Collins Lyrics


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I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Oh Lord, oh Lord

Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
Well, I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies

And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord

Well, I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget?
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no, you don't fool me
Well, the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord





I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "In The Air Tonight" is a collaboration between two legendary musicians: rapper 2Pac and pop/rock singer Phil Collins. The song is characterized by an emotional and intense atmosphere that is conveyed through its lyrics and music. The song talks about a person who is waiting for a moment that they have been anticipating for their entire life. They can feel it coming in the air, and they are ready for it to happen.


The lyrics of the song also touch on the theme of betrayal and revenge. The person singing the song says that they have seen the face of the person who betrayed them before, but the betrayer may not recognize the singer. The singer saw what the betrayer did and knows that it was all a pack of lies. Despite this, the singer is waiting for this moment to take revenge. The singer remembers the first and last time they met the betrayer and knows the reason why the betrayer is keeping silent about their actions. The singer knows that the betrayer is hurting, but the pain still grows, and it is not a stranger to both the betrayer and the singer.


Overall, "In The Air Tonight" is a powerful song that explores themes of anticipation, betrayal, and revenge. The lyrics are cryptic yet powerful, and they leave a lot up to interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
I sense that something significant is about to happen soon.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I have been eagerly anticipating this moment for a very long time.


Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Oh Lord, oh Lord
Are you also sensing that something important is imminent?


Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
If you were in trouble and asked me for help, I would refuse.


I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
We have met in the past, but I am uncertain if you remember me.


Well, I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
I witnessed firsthand the actions you took.


So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
You may try to act innocent, but I am aware of your past misdeeds.


It's all been a pack of lies
Everything you have said or done has been deceitful.


Well, I remember, I remember, don't worry, how could I ever forget?
I have a clear memory of our past interactions and actions.


It's the first time, the last time we ever met
Our last meeting was also our first and only encounter.


But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no, you don't fool me
I understand why you are being quiet, but your silence does not trick me.


Well, the hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
Although you do not display the pain, it is still festering inside you.


It's no stranger to you and me
We both are familiar with this feeling of pain.


I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Once again, I have the sense that something significant is about to happen soon.


Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
Just like before, I have been eagerly anticipating this moment for a very long time.


I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
My intuition is telling me that something important is very close.


Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
Once again, I have been eagerly anticipating this moment for a very long time.


I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
I am still sensing that something significant is about to happen soon.


And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
My long-awaited moment is finally about to happen.


I can feel it in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
My intuition is stronger now than ever before, telling me that something significant is imminent.


Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
I have been yearning for this life-altering moment my entire life.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins

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Who’s still banging this tune on 2024?🥰🔥
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Everyday

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